Federal Grant Award Summary

The Montana Office of Public Instruction received a $500,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition under the English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365) on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive language instruction services designed to help English learners, including immigrant children and youth, achieve English language proficiency while meeting Montana's challenging state academic standards. The grant funds a range of educational products and services including English language instruction, academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, curriculum development, parent engagement initiatives, and technology-based learning programs.

As the State Educational Agency administering this award, Montana OPI is required to expend at least 95 percent of the $500,000 allocation through sub-grants to Local Educational Agencies and other eligible entities that directly deliver services to English learner populations throughout the state. OPI will establish standards for English proficiency, manage the sub-grant distribution process, and maintain accountability for sub-grantee performance in accordance with Single Audit Act provisions and federal record-keeping requirements under the Education Department General Administrative Regulations and 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.